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Community Safety · LondonRiver Brent Pollution: 44 Outfalls Found in Audit
An audit of the River Brent has identified 44 polluting outfalls among 123 inspected, prompting urgent alerts to Thames Water. The findings highlight a significant issue of household misconnections discharging waste into London's rivers, a problem also noted along the River Wandle.
London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 40- Community Safety · London
Thames Water refunds £145,562 after billing error
A north London teacher was left in his overdraft after Thames Water mistakenly debited £145,562 from his bank account. The company has since returned the funds and offered a gesture of goodwill.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · HounslowDead animals found in Brentford canal network
Dead animals, including foxes, ducks, and a cat, have been discovered in the Brentford canal network over the summer. Residents and a local boathouse charity have raised concerns about pollution, with sewage and misconnections identified as contributing factors.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 40
Crime Data · Tower HamletsSelect Piling Ltd fined £13,567 for illegal water links
Select Piling Ltd has been ordered to pay £13,567.65 for making unauthorised connections to Thames Water's network. The company, previously convicted for using an unlicensed standpipe, escalated its offending by excavating the highway to connect directly to a water main.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Community Safety · Redbridge600m litres of sewage enter River Roding yearly
An estimated 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water are entering the River Roding and its tributaries each year. Environmental groups have identified Cran Brook as the most significant source, urging local authorities and Thames Water to address the issue.
Redbridge4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon residents frustrated by persistent water leaks
Persistent water leaks have been flowing onto pavements and roads in South Croydon throughout the summer, leading to frustration among residents over slip risks and odours, despite assurances from Thames Water.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 68 · Hype 45